Update from Haiti

I don't have the energy to write tonight, so I am going to cut and paste the updates I've gotten today about Keanan. Shelley is sending them - she is a totally lovely missionary who runs the orphanage. He is at her house tonight before moving hospitals tomorrow. I think I've mentioned it before, but I absolutely adore all of the people who work for Heartline Haiti. They are doing all they can, but healthcare in Haiti is tough, and I know they are frustrated and wanting to see him better. So am I.

10:40amSorry - this has been so long and drawn out - and seeminglycomplicated. This is where we are now. Keembert's foot needs to be lancedand the fluid removed - he will need to be moved from the current hospital forthis procedure. We are trying to reach the orthopedic specialist/surgeonwho originally gave the orders for him to be admitted to the hospital, as hemust also give the order for him to be released. We have been unable toreach him so far today. Also, Keembert has developed thrush in his mouth - poorlittle guy! - so he is being treated for that. He has also started runninga fever on occasion.We are praying that the thrush and fever clear up, and thatwe are able to have Keembert admitted to a hospital which communicatesbetter. We are also praying that the surgical procedure is done well, withas little discomfort as possible for Keembert, and that his foot healsquickly.

**Byron just got through to Dr. Bouvier** - please pray that Dr.Bouvieur is able to reach the appropriate person and that Keembert can bereleased today. Communication here is unbelievably poor. Dr.Bouvieur is frustrated, at best. He said that they should never haveaccepted Keembert if they were unable to take care of his foot. Makessense.Anyway, that is where we are.

5:30pmKeembert is in my home right now. Very quiet (for him) but sharinghis smile.We have been to the orthopedic specialist, who removed some fluid fromhis foot, and has instructed us to bring him to the new hospital (a very modernand topnotch hospital) tomorrow morning at 8:00. We will meet withhim then and perhaps a pediatrician as well. Byron is on his way toPetionville with the fluid - delivering it to a lab so that they can run thenecessary tests on it.The thrush (yeast infection) in his mouth isunbelievable. We were not given any medication, although we were told thathe was given some for this, so we will get new meds in the morning for it.Dr.Beauvoir - the orthopedic specialist/surgeon - is so apologetic! He hasbeen shocked by the lack of cooperation and communication at thishospital. I will update you as soon as we return home tomorrow - hopefullyit will not be as late as this.

Please continue to pray for our son. I am one nervous mommy right now. I am so glad that Mark will be able to visit him soon, and that it sounds like he will get better attention at this new hospital.

In better news, we have four suitcases full of donations!!! Thank you so much. I love my friends. I love that I can put a post on my blog and on facebook, and two days later have 200 pounds of donations to take to Haiti. We have been weighing and redistributing the bags all day, and I think we've got it all!

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The hospital they are taking him to this morning is awesome. Lyd was there for 8 nights once. I am SO SO flippin sorry that you guys are having to worry about your baby while he is soooo far away from you. Prayers for you all.